How to pronounce frankenword
Say it like FRANG-kun-wurd. Frankenword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- kun
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankenword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of frankenword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRANG-kun-wurd.
What does frankenword mean?
- A word formed by combining two (or more) other words.
Where does frankenword come from?
From franken- + word.
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Questions about saying frankenword
How do you pronounce frankenword?
Say FRANG-kun-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkənˌwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkənˌwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankenword?
Frankenword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · kun · wurd.
Is frankenword pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfræŋkənˌwɜːd/ (FRANG-kun-wurd).